Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 3922 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Out of the total, 2383 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 652 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Manipal University, Aligarh Muslim University, Jadavpur University, Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning.

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	3922
Accepted Entrance Exams	CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 39.4 K

M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Uttar Pradesh	559	₹ 44572
Maharashtra	493	₹ 92416
Tamil Nadu	385	₹ 36646
Rajasthan	283	₹ 29744
Madhya Pradesh	244	₹ 22356
Gujarat	238	₹ 35493
Karnataka	226	₹ 108528
Kerala	209	₹ 28609
Punjab	166	₹ 38652
Haryana	153	₹ 84439

Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Guwahati	-	₹ 30150
Jawaharlal Nehru University	-	-
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	606	₹ 5947
Banaras Hindu University	3050	₹ 6327
Jamia Millia Islamia	-	-
Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning	-	₹ 10500
University of Hyderabad	506	₹ 8720
IIT Gandhinagar	-	₹ 67000
NIT Trichy	-	₹ 26300
NIT Rourkela	-	₹ 85000

Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 147555
SRM University Chennai	570	₹ 30000
Chandigarh University	-	₹ 97800
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	30	₹ 43500
LPU	-	₹ 88333
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 137866
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	5	₹ 224458
Sathyabama University	-	-
University of Mysore	1023	₹ 23099

Showing 2015 Private MA Colleges in India

IIMMI Delhi

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams

IIMMI Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1995. IIMMI Delhi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 143+ students

Scott Christian College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Scott Christian College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1893. Scott Christian College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 107+ students

Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Aluva, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva is a Private Institute located in Aluva, Kerala. It was established in the year 1921. Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 88+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Vellalar College for Women

3.2
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1,630 MA
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Vellalar College for Women is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Vellalar College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,300 - 42,000 MA
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Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Assumption College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Assumption College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. Assumption College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Catholicate College

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Catholicate College is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Catholicate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Christian College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chengannur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala University Admission , CBSE 12th

Christian College is a Private Institute located in Chengannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Christian College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET , CAT

Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1973. Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai

3.6
(14 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

19,450 MA
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Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1971. Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KJC bangalore

4.2
(75 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

69,500 - 2,29,000 MA
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...+3 Karnataka PGCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th

KJC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. KJC bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Loreto College

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

61,200 MA
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Loreto College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1912. Loreto College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College

4.3
(10 Reviews)
Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
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Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College is a Private Institute located in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College

5.0
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.S. Jain Subodh Girls P.G. College Sanganer, Jaipur

3.9
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S.S. Jain Subodh Girls P.G. College Sanganer, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1954. S.S. Jain Subodh Girls P.G. College Sanganer, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Srimathi D.N. Bhat Vaishnav College For Women

3.5
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Srimathi D.N. Bhat Vaishnav College For Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1968. Srimathi D.N. Bhat Vaishnav College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Sarada College For Women (SSCW), Salem

4.2
(10 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
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UGC

BIEAP Exams
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Sri Sarada College For Women (SSCW), Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Sri Sarada College For Women (SSCW), Salem offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Dominics College

3.0
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...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Dominics College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. St. Dominics College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi

1.0
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Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
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St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St Xavier's College

4.7
(15 Reviews)
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...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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St Xavier's College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St Xavier's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The American College

4.7
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32,005 - 39,755 MA
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The American College is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1881. The American College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women

4.3
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A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women is a Private Institute located in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
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Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baselius College

Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Baselius College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Baselius College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bon Secours College for Women

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Bon Secours College for Women is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. Bon Secours College for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh

4.4
(34 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
NAAC

19,960 - 42,800 MA
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DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1958. DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DG Vaishnav College

4.4
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Malankara Catholic College

4.0
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NAAC

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Malankara Catholic College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Malankara Catholic College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The New College

4.4
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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The New College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1951. The New College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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